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SB 2022 issue 2
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5 Editor's letter

The wellness metaverse

We’re being handed a powerful new tool that will become a channel for creativity and innovation – pioneering wellness operators are already getting to grips with its exciting potential

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12 Spa People

Michael Stusser

The wellness pioneer explains how he created an authentic Japanese bathing experience in the heart of the California hills

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18 Spa People

Scot Toon

The Asia MD of The Pavilions Hotels & Resorts unveils the company's latest island development plans

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23 Spa Business news

Latest from the global spa and wellness industry

Six Senses to manage Vana’s Indian wellness retreat, Wellness drives TRevPAR results thanks to pandemic, Paris hotel unveils luxury NFTs to engage eco-conscious guests - and much more

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28 New opening

Lanserhof Sylt

Lanserhof's new resort opens on the island of Sylt after a €120m investment

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32 Project preview

Off-grid

Svart Six Senses is set to open in Norway in 2024, and redefine the meaning of sustainable wellness tourism and regenerative travel

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36 Sponsored

Myrtha Wellness: watertight expertise

Myrtha has transformed the world of aquatics over the last 60 years. Now it’s bringing its ingenuity-driven expertise to the international wellness industry

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38 News report

Growth & vitality

The new Kepos by GOCO spa has opened at Daios Cove. Jane Kitchen went to Crete to investigate

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45 Menu engineering

At your service

Get inspired by the latest wellness treatments, programmes and services

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50 Sponsored

i-Tech: full body boost

i-Boost stimulates the skin and muscles – offering a tech-based, holistic treatment for total-body wellbeing

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52 Interview

Rainer Usselmann

Tech business Happy Finish is bringing metaverse-based experiences to the wellness sector, working with Wund

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56 Everyone's talking about

Menopause

From taboo to hot topic – how can spas offer treatments and a safe space for women to explore this often challenging phase of life?

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64 Research

Bounceback

PwC says the US spa market was worth US$1bn in 2021 and growing well, according to data from ISPA's latest industry-wide study

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66 First person

An icon reborn

Fairmont unveils the stunning renovation of its iconic Century Plaza hotel in LA, and Rianna Riego checks out the new spa

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72 Q&A

Magdaleena Nikolov

The GM of spa, wellness and retail at Fairmont Century Plaza talks to Jane Kitchen

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74 Sponsored

Lemi: designed for profit

Lemi’s new combined massage and pedicure workstation – Amalfi – offers a multi-functional, space-saving solution

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76 First person

Energy healing

Lindsay Madden-Nadeau discovers powerful energy healing at Mandali's silent retreat in northern Italy

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On the cover | Wouter Tavecchio & Wildrik Timmerman: "Taking time for yourself is food for the soul"
84 Founders

The story of Mandali

The founders of Mandali, Wildrik Timmerman and Wouter Tavecchio, welcome visitors with an embracing message

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86 Sponsored

Crown Sports Lockers: Breedon Priory, an alluring destination

A new deluxe spa has placed Breedon Priory in the UK firmly on the leisure destination map

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88 Q&A

Mia Kyricos

The wellness leader talks about the creation of her new trademarked framework for the development and delivery of wellness interventions

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94 Sponsored

Art of Cryo: raising the bar

Art of Cryo is complementing its high performance cryotherapy range with advanced new technology to enhance treatment benefits

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96 Mystery Shopper

The Londoner

Our reviewer travels undercover to check out the spa offering at The Londoner – one of the most high profile openings in the capital in recent times

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100 Sponsored

Premier Software: people, partnerships & progression

Emerging from the pandemic stronger than ever, Premier Software is reaffirming its commitment to staff, clients and the industry. We catch up with CCO Oliver Cahill to find out more

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102 Software

True picture

We look at how spas can effectively guide product development and boost profits using the latest software insights

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108 Sponsored

ISPA: data insight

ISPA supports its members with robust research to help them develop strategic plans and attract their target market

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110 Sustainability

Reduce that laundry mountain

Linen suppliers show how spas can cut costs and improve sustainability

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121 spa-kit.net

Product innovation

New product and service launches and specifier insights

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123 Promotion

Comfort Zone: sun soul

Comfort Zone has reformulated its sunscreens to prevent them damaging the oceans

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128 Spa Business

Directory

Easy-access contacts for your purchasing needs, with more online at www.spabusiness.com

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130 Finishing touch

Gratitude reduces stress

Expressing gratitude can boost team performance in stressful situations, a new US study finds

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How technology can help drive growth for your spa business
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SB 2022 issue 2
Download PDF
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Magazine archive
5 Editor's letter

The wellness metaverse

We’re being handed a powerful new tool that will become a channel for creativity and innovation – pioneering wellness operators are already getting to grips with its exciting potential

View in digital edition
View online
12 Spa People

Michael Stusser

The wellness pioneer explains how he created an authentic Japanese bathing experience in the heart of the California hills

View in digital edition
View online
18 Spa People

Scot Toon

The Asia MD of The Pavilions Hotels & Resorts unveils the company's latest island development plans

View in digital edition
View online
23 Spa Business news

Latest from the global spa and wellness industry

Six Senses to manage Vana’s Indian wellness retreat, Wellness drives TRevPAR results thanks to pandemic, Paris hotel unveils luxury NFTs to engage eco-conscious guests - and much more

View in digital edition

28 New opening

Lanserhof Sylt

Lanserhof's new resort opens on the island of Sylt after a €120m investment

View in digital edition
View online
32 Project preview

Off-grid

Svart Six Senses is set to open in Norway in 2024, and redefine the meaning of sustainable wellness tourism and regenerative travel

View in digital edition
View online
36 Sponsored

Myrtha Wellness: watertight expertise

Myrtha has transformed the world of aquatics over the last 60 years. Now it’s bringing its ingenuity-driven expertise to the international wellness industry

View in digital edition
View online
38 News report

Growth & vitality

The new Kepos by GOCO spa has opened at Daios Cove. Jane Kitchen went to Crete to investigate

View in digital edition
View online
45 Menu engineering

At your service

Get inspired by the latest wellness treatments, programmes and services

View in digital edition
View online
50 Sponsored

i-Tech: full body boost

i-Boost stimulates the skin and muscles – offering a tech-based, holistic treatment for total-body wellbeing

View in digital edition
View online
52 Interview

Rainer Usselmann

Tech business Happy Finish is bringing metaverse-based experiences to the wellness sector, working with Wund

View in digital edition
View online
56 Everyone's talking about

Menopause

From taboo to hot topic – how can spas offer treatments and a safe space for women to explore this often challenging phase of life?

View in digital edition
View online
64 Research

Bounceback

PwC says the US spa market was worth US$1bn in 2021 and growing well, according to data from ISPA's latest industry-wide study

View in digital edition
View online
66 First person

An icon reborn

Fairmont unveils the stunning renovation of its iconic Century Plaza hotel in LA, and Rianna Riego checks out the new spa

View in digital edition
View online
72 Q&A

Magdaleena Nikolov

The GM of spa, wellness and retail at Fairmont Century Plaza talks to Jane Kitchen

View in digital edition
View online
74 Sponsored

Lemi: designed for profit

Lemi’s new combined massage and pedicure workstation – Amalfi – offers a multi-functional, space-saving solution

View in digital edition
View online
76 First person

Energy healing

Lindsay Madden-Nadeau discovers powerful energy healing at Mandali's silent retreat in northern Italy

View in digital edition
View online
On the cover | Wouter Tavecchio & Wildrik Timmerman: "Taking time for yourself is food for the soul"
84 Founders

The story of Mandali

The founders of Mandali, Wildrik Timmerman and Wouter Tavecchio, welcome visitors with an embracing message

View in digital edition
View online
86 Sponsored

Crown Sports Lockers: Breedon Priory, an alluring destination

A new deluxe spa has placed Breedon Priory in the UK firmly on the leisure destination map

View in digital edition
View online
88 Q&A

Mia Kyricos

The wellness leader talks about the creation of her new trademarked framework for the development and delivery of wellness interventions

View in digital edition
View online
94 Sponsored

Art of Cryo: raising the bar

Art of Cryo is complementing its high performance cryotherapy range with advanced new technology to enhance treatment benefits

View in digital edition
View online
96 Mystery Shopper

The Londoner

Our reviewer travels undercover to check out the spa offering at The Londoner – one of the most high profile openings in the capital in recent times

View in digital edition
View online
100 Sponsored

Premier Software: people, partnerships & progression

Emerging from the pandemic stronger than ever, Premier Software is reaffirming its commitment to staff, clients and the industry. We catch up with CCO Oliver Cahill to find out more

View in digital edition
View online
102 Software

True picture

We look at how spas can effectively guide product development and boost profits using the latest software insights

View in digital edition
View online
108 Sponsored

ISPA: data insight

ISPA supports its members with robust research to help them develop strategic plans and attract their target market

View in digital edition
View online
110 Sustainability

Reduce that laundry mountain

Linen suppliers show how spas can cut costs and improve sustainability

View in digital edition
View online
121 spa-kit.net

Product innovation

New product and service launches and specifier insights

View in digital edition

123 Promotion

Comfort Zone: sun soul

Comfort Zone has reformulated its sunscreens to prevent them damaging the oceans

View in digital edition
View online
128 Spa Business

Directory

Easy-access contacts for your purchasing needs, with more online at www.spabusiness.com

View in digital edition

130 Finishing touch

Gratitude reduces stress

Expressing gratitude can boost team performance in stressful situations, a new US study finds

View in digital edition
View online
LATEST NEWS
Six Senses unveils urban wellness retreat in Kyoto inspired by Japanese Zen culture
Six Senses Kyoto opens its doors today, marking the eco-luxury hotel and spa operator’s entry into Japan and a new addition to its urban collection.
UAE’s first Dior Spa debuts in Dubai at Dorchester Collection’s newest hotel, The Lana
The UAE’s first-ever Dior Spa has officially launched at The Lana, Dubai – the Dorchester Collection’s debut property in the Middle East.
Four Seasons’ Sacred River Spa in Bali relaunching in Q3 following extensive renovation
The Sacred River Spa at Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan will reopen later this year with an all-new design plus enhanced treatments and experiences inspired by its river valley home.
Circadian Trust invests in wellness to support its NHS partnerships
Operator Circadian Trust has launched a five-year growth drive designed to support health and wellbeing across South Gloucestershire, UK. The initiative will see a £2.4m investment in its five Active Lifestyle Centres.
US named world’s largest wellness economy, reaching US$1.8 trillion valuation
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has released new data on the US’ wellness economy, valuing it at US$1.8 trillion.
Galgorm Resort gears up to host UK Aufguss Championships next week
UK sauna enthusiasts will converge at Galgorm Resort in Northern Ireland next week for the highly anticipated second annual UK Aufguss Championships.
Remedy Place to launch two new social wellness clubs annually as part of rollout strategy
Remedy Place, a US-based social wellness club brand, is poised for steady expansion in the coming years, with plans to open two new clubs annually moving forward.
Clinique La Prairie to operate health resort at Tri Vananda in Phuket
Swiss longevity brand Clinique La Prairie (CLP) has inked a deal with Montara Hospitality Group to operate a resort at Tri Vananda – a purpose-built wellness community in Phuket, Thailand.
Six Senses La Sagesse launches with lagoon-fronted spa inspired by Caribbean fishing villages
Six Senses has announced the grand opening of its first-ever property and spa in the Caribbean, called Six Senses La Sagesse.
Basic-Fit trials corporate wellness drive across its Spanish clubs
Basic-Fit has signed up to trial the Wellhub network across its recently expanded Spanish network, giving access to subscribers and enabling them to use all 152 of its Spanish clubs.
Go Fit CEO, Mário Barbosa, unveils expansion plans in this month’s HCM
Having redefined the model of public-private collaboration in Spain, Go Fit is now expanding into Italy and has ambitious plans to grow its estate, memberships and profits.
US$60m Zion Canyon Hot Springs project breaks ground in Southern Utah
A brand new desert hot springs oasis, called Zion Canyon Hot Springs, is set to open in Southern Utah in Q3 of 2025.
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FEATURED SUPPLIERS

How technology can help drive growth for your spa business
It's safe to say that technology is transforming every sector, and the spa, wellness and beauty industries are no exception. [more...]

Discover Comfort Zone’s Stand For Regeneration campaign
Comfort Zone's latest initiative, the Stand for Regeneration campaign, consolidates its position as a pioneer in the cosmetics business. [more...]
+ More featured suppliers  
COMPANY PROFILES
Art of Cryo

Art of Cryo offers a wide range of treatment solutions for whole-body cryo. [more...]
+ More profiles  
CATALOGUE GALLERY
+ More catalogues  

DIRECTORY
+ More directory  
DIARY

 

22-24 Apr 2024

UK Aufguss Championships

Galgorm Resort, York,
23-25 Apr 2024

ISPA Conference 2024

Phoenix Convention Center, Phoenix, United States
+ More diary  
 


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